VKS (Visual Knowledge Share)
Digital work instructions with shop-floor data capture
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What users say
6 reviews on 1 site
- Starting price
- Quote-based
- Free option
- None listed
- Pricing
- Price on request
- Deployment
- Web, Any shop-floor device
- Integrations
- 16 listed
The lean-stack take
Standard work goes on screens at each station, with images, videos and decision trees. Quality and productivity data are captured as the work is done, so problems show up quickly. The vendor says more than 500 companies in over 40 countries use it.
Best for
Assembly and manufacturing plants that want work instructions linked to quality data and connected tools.
Watch out for
Plan prices are not published, so request a quote for the edition (Lite, Pro or Enterprise) you need.
About
About VKS (Visual Knowledge Share)
VKS (Visual Knowledge Share) is a connected worker platform from Visual Knowledge Share Ltd. It delivers digital work instructions, real-time data capture and human-centric MES features for the shop floor.
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VKS (Visual Knowledge Share) in 2:31
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- VKS Digital Work Instructions Overview
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Features
What VKS (Visual Knowledge Share) offers
Digital work instructions
Instructions with images, videos and decision trees, used to deliver standard work at the station.
Quality and productivity tracking
Capture quality checks and production data in real time.
Edge and IIoT connectivity
Connect machine and tool signals, such as torque tools and vision systems.
Analytics
Data analytics and intelligence on quality and productivity.
Human-centric MES
MES features built around the operator's work.
Compliance
The vendor lists FDA, GMP and CMMC 2.0 compliance support.
Multi-site deployment
Scales across multiple facilities.
System integrations
Connects to ERP, MES and BI systems.
Lean techniques supported
The lean practices VKS (Visual Knowledge Share) is built to support.
Pricing
VKS (Visual Knowledge Share) pricing
Checked October 2, 2026
Starting price
Quote-based
- Pricing
- Price on request
- Free option
- None listed
How pricing works
Three editions (Lite, Pro, Enterprise); prices are not published.
See current prices on vksapp.comVKS (Visual Knowledge Share) doesn't publish a full plan list, so we show what it does publish. Confirm prices with the vendor.
Strengths and limitations
What stands out, and what to watch
Strengths
- Work instructions with decision trees and video
- Quality and production data captured at the station
- Connects to torque tools, vision systems and sensors
- Long list of named ERP, MES and BI integrations
- Compliance support for FDA, GMP and CMMC 2.0, per the vendor
Limitations
- No published prices
- No free trial listed
- Feature differences between editions are not detailed on the home page
Based on the vendor's published plans and documentation, not a hands-on test.
Fit
Is VKS (Visual Knowledge Share) right for your team?
A good fit if…
- You run assembly with many variants and need clear instructions
- You want quality data captured as work is done
- You use connected tools such as torque drivers
- You are in a regulated or defense supply chain
Look elsewhere if…
- You only need simple instructions for a small team
- You want self-serve pricing
- You need a full traditional MES with scheduling
Integrations
Connects with
- SAP
- Oracle
- NetSuite
- Microsoft Dynamics 365
- Siemens
- GE Digital
- AVEVA
- Ignition
- Power BI
- Tableau
- Qlik
- Banner
- Cognex
- Atlas Copco
- Omron
- Keyence
From the vendor's own integrations list.
Reviews
What VKS (Visual Knowledge Share) users say
From public review sites, checked October 2, 2026
Capterra
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Manual.to
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Augmentir
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Connected worker suite with daily management boards, digital work instructions, skills and frontline issue capture.
| Tool | Pricing | Starting price | Free plan or trial | Deployment |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| VKS (Visual Knowledge Share) | Price on request | Quote-based | None listed | Web, Any shop-floor device |
| Azumuta | Price on request | Quote-based | None listed | Web, iOS |
| Dozuki | Price on request | Quote-based | None listed | Web (cloud) |
| Manual.to | Price on request | Quote-based | Free trial | Web, Microsoft Teams |
| Augmentir | Price on request | Not published | None listed | Web, iOS, Android |
From each vendor's published pricing. Check current prices on their sites.
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